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Reaseheath Mini Zoo is used by students in term time, we are open during holidays & at weekends. We are home to over 170 species of animals.
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Reaseheath Zoo is a small animal collection in the heart of Reaseheath College, Nantwich.

07/11/2026

🐾 Give the gift of an animal adventure! 🎁

Looking for a gift that’s a little more exciting than socks? 👀 Why not give someone the chance to get up close and personal with some of the amazing animals at Reaseheath Mini Zoo! 🦦🦘🐒

Our Animal Encounter vouchers make a fantastic gift for animal lovers, with a range of experiences to choose from — from otters and wallabies to reptiles, mini mammals and more! 🐾💚

✨ Learn more about your favourite animals
✨ Meet them up close
✨ Spend time with one of our experienced keepers
✨ Create a memory they’ll never forget!

Whether it’s a birthday, Christmas gift or simply a surprise for someone special, an animal encounter is a gift they can experience rather than unwrap! 🥰

🎟️ Find out more and book your Animal Encounter here: 🔗 https://reaseheathzoo.co.uk/discover-and-explore/experiences-and-encounters/

05/11/2026

🐾 Bring learning to life at Reaseheath Mini Zoo! 🐾

Looking for a school trip that gets your pupils excited, curious and learning about the natural world? 🌍🦋

Our school sessions are a fantastic way to bring the classroom to life, with opportunities to meet animals, discover more about the world around us and explore the amazing work of zoos and conservation. 🐒🦎🌱

From KS1 right through to KS5, our education team can provide engaging sessions designed around your students and their learning.

✨ November availability:
📅 13th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, and 27th

Whether you’re introducing younger pupils to the wonderful world of animals or exploring more detailed zoology, conservation and animal care with older students, there’s plenty to discover at Reaseheath Mini Zoo! 🐾

📚 Ready to plan your next school visit?

Find out more about our school sessions and booking information here:

🔗 https://reaseheathzoo.co.uk/education/schools/

25/10/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

We have made the decision to close the zoo today due to storm Austin. With strong winds expected throughout the day we want to ensure everyone is safe.

Out incredible keeper team will still be onsite caring for our animals

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused to any planned visit but safety is our priority.

Take care and we hope to see you when our doors will be open again tomorrow for October half term

20/10/2026

🎁 GIVE THE GIFT OF AN ANIMAL ADOPTION! 🐾

Looking for a gift that’s a little different? 👀 Our Animal Adoptions are coming soon! 💚

Choose your favourite animal and receive a special adoption pack, including:
🦉 A fact sheet about your chosen animal
🎟️ One zoo entry ticket
🛍️ 10% off at our zoo shop
📜 A named adoption certificate
🧲 A Reaseheath Mini Zoo magnet

Choose from barn owls, rock hyrax, macaws, sulcata tortoises, otters, wallabies or capybara! 🦉🦦🐢🦜

All for £30 — the perfect gift for an animal lover! 🎄🐾

👀 Keep your eyes peeled… Our Animal Adoptions will be available to purchase very soon!

More details coming soon! 💚

16/10/2026

🐾 GET UP CLOSE WITH OUR ANIMALS! 🐾

Ever wondered what it’s like to meet some of our amazing animals up close? 👀

Our Animal Encounters give you the chance to get closer than ever before, meet one of our experienced zookeepers and learn more about your chosen animal! 🦦🦘🦎🦜

From wallabies and otters to reptiles, bugs, marmosets, armadillos and our farmyard and mini mammal friends, there’s an encounter for everyone! 💚

✨ Up to 30 minutes with your chosen animal
✨ Meet with one of our experienced zookeepers
✨ Learn more about their care, behaviour and natural history
✨ Zoo admission included for participants + one spectator
✨ Perfect for animal lovers, special occasions or an unforgettable day out!

And, of course, our animals always have the final say — their welfare comes first, so it’s completely up to them whether they want to take part. 🐾💚

🎁 Animal encounters also make fantastic gifts!

Find out more and book your experience here: https://reaseheathzoo.co.uk/discover-and-explore/experiences-and-encounters/

Who would you choose to meet? 👀🐾

13/10/2026

💩🪲 WE FOUND ANOTHER DUNG BEETLE! 🪲💩

Yes… you read that right. We’re celebrating poo! 😂

We’ve found another dung beetle here at Reaseheath Mini Zoo, and we couldn’t be more excited to add another record to Project DUNG! 🌱🪲

Project DUNG is a BIAZA campaign exploring the amazing world of our native dung beetles and how we can support these tiny but incredibly important invertebrates. The UK is home to over 50 species of dung beetle, but around a quarter are considered nationally rare or threatened.

Our very own Zoo Conservation Education Lead & Registrar, Nicole, is leading Project DUNG here at Reaseheath — turning something as ordinary as animal poo into an opportunity to discover and support native wildlife! 💩➡️🪲🌿

So, the next time you see a pile of poo… take a closer look! 👀 You might just find one of nature’s tiny recyclers hard at work.

Another beetle for the records! 🪲💚

Find out more about Project DUNG from BIAZA: https://biaza.org.uk/campaigns/detail/project-dung

09/10/2026

🐾 Bring learning to life at Reaseheath Mini Zoo! 🐾

Looking for a school trip that gets your pupils excited, curious and learning about the natural world? 🌍🦋

Our school sessions are a fantastic way to bring the classroom to life, with opportunities to meet animals, discover more about the world around us and explore the amazing work of zoos and conservation. 🐒🦎🌱

From KS1 right through to KS5, our education team can provide engaging sessions designed around your students and their learning.

✨ October & November availability:
📅 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Whether you’re introducing younger pupils to the wonderful world of animals or exploring more detailed zoology, conservation and animal care with older students, there’s plenty to discover at Reaseheath Mini Zoo! 🐾

📚 Ready to plan your next school visit?

Find out more about our school sessions and booking information here:

🔗 https://reaseheathzoo.co.uk/education/schools/

06/10/2026

😁 Happy World Smile Day! 🐾

We think our animals have some pretty fantastic smiles… so here are a few of our favourites to brighten up your feed! 🥰

From cheeky grins to suspiciously perfect smiles, which one made you smile the most? 👀💚

02/10/2026

🌍 NEW STOCK IN THE ZOO SHOP! 🐾

We’re very excited to announce that we’re now stocking Fahlo bracelets at Reaseheath Mini Zoo! 🎉

With around 15 different species to choose from and lots of colours available, there’s plenty to pick from! 🐘🦈🐢🐺🦒

But these aren’t just a colourful new accessory… 💚

Each Fahlo bracelet gives you the opportunity to follow the journey of a real animal in the wild, while helping support conservation projects working to protect wildlife and their habitats. 🌿🌎

So you can leave the zoo with something to remember your visit by, while also helping make a difference to wildlife beyond our gates. 🐾

Pop into our kiosk to take a look at the full range and choose your animal! 👀

01/10/2026

☕️ YOUR COFFEE HAS A STORY… BUT NOT ALL OF THEM ARE HAPPY ONES. 🐾

It’s coffee day! ☕️ And while many of us enjoy our morning brew, today gives us the perfect opportunity to talk about a rather unusual coffee — civet coffee, also known as Kopi Luwak.

Civet coffee is made using coffee beans that have passed through the digestive system of a civet before being collected, cleaned and roasted. 🫘

But behind the unusual story is a serious animal welfare issue. The Civet Project reports that the industry can involve wild civets being captured, kept in small cages and force-fed coffee cherries, with serious consequences for their welfare.

So where do our civets come in? 🐾

Our civets aren’t directly involved in The Civet Project, but they play an important role as ambassadors for their wild counterparts.

Through our work with students and zoo visitors, our civets help us talk about the realities of the civet coffee industry, animal welfare, conservation and the importance of making informed choices as consumers. 🌿

Sometimes, conservation starts with simply knowing the story behind what we buy. 💚

☕️🐾 Next time you hear “civet coffee”, remember the animal behind the name.

Find out more about the civet coffee issue and The Civet Project: https://www.thecivetproject.com/civetcoffee

Address

Reaseheath College
Nantwich
CW56DF

Telephone

+441270613222

Website

https://reaseheathzoo.co.uk/

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